BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20170312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20161106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20170124T155511Z UID:AA829255-DD44-11E6-A7C6-0050568D7F66 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170126T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170126T193000 DESCRIPTION:The IEEE Toronto Section and University of Toronto – ECE are inviting all interested IEEE and other engineers\, technologists and stude nts to our FIRST technical/social event themed "Innovations in Communicati ons"\, and featuring the following speakers:\n\nAhmed Alsohaily\,\n\nTechn ology Strategy\,\nTelus\n\nAlberto Leon-Garcia\,\nProfessor\,\nUniversity of Toronto\n\nNebu Mathai\,\nDirector\, Strategic Initiatives + Advanced E ngineering\n\nCognitive Systems Corp\n\nLow Power Wireless Access for Inte rnet of Things Connectivity\n\nEnabling Smart Infrastructures with Multiti er Cloud Computing on Software-Defined Infrastructure\n\nCognitive Electro magnetic Spectrum Operations: Emerging Trends and Technologies\n\nDATE: Th ursday Jan. 26th \, 2017. Seminar Time: 5:00 p.m. –7:00+ p.m.\n\nPLACE: University of Toronto -St. George Campus\, 10 King's College Rd\, Toronto\ , ON M5S 3G8\, Stanford Fleming building\, Room SF 2202.\n\nSchedule:\n\n5 :00-5:05pm Opening remarks\n\n5:05-5:30 Talk#1: Low Power Wireless Access for Internet of Things Connectivity\n\n5:30-5:40 Coffee Break\n\n5:45-6:15 Talk#2: Enabling Smart Infrastructures with Multitier Cloud Computing on Software-Defined Infrastructure\n\n6:15-6:45 Talk#3: Cognitive Electromagn etic Spectrum Operations: Emerging Trends and Technologies\n\n6:45-8:00 Di nner and networking\n\nKindly RSVP for event and dinner.\n\nFor info\, ple ase contact Eman Hammad at eman.hammad.ca@ieee.org[]\n\nNote: Slides from our previous talk by Ivo Maljevic on Dec. 14\, 2016 "5G RAN - Standards De velopments " are available on the following link\n\nhttp://toronto.ieee.ca /files/2016/12/5G-Standards-Update-December.pdf\n\nWe are also extending t he invitation to interested volunteers to join our team\, and for interest ed speakers to contact us.\n\nTalk Abstracts and speakers biography is lis ted below.\n\nTalk#1: Low Power Wireless Access for Internet of Things Con nectivity.\n\nAhmed Alsohaily\, Technology Strategy\, Telus.\n\nAbstract:\ n\nThis talk will discuss the emergence of Low Power Wireless Access (LPWA ) connectivity to cater to many Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Aft er providing an overview of LPWA challenges\, potential solutions and inno vations\, 3GPP Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) solution will be detailed as prime candidate technology for providing LPWA connectivity.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\n\nA hmed Alsohaily (S’13–M’15) received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 2015 and is currently the Assistant Director of the Wireless L ab at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in University of Toronto\, where he holds a MITACS Elevate postdoctoral fellowship. He i s also a member of the Technology Strategy team at Telus responsible for s tandardization at 3GPP RAN. He actively contributes to the IEEE ComSoc Sta ndards Development and serves as an advisor to the NGMN Alliance.\n\nTalk# 2: Enabling Smart Infrastructures with Multitier Cloud Computing on Softwa re-Defined Infrastructure\n\nAlberto Leon-Garcia\, Professor\, University of Toronto\n\nAbstract:\n\nIn this project we discuss the SAVI approach to integrate IoT\, SDN\, and cloud computing technologies into a platform th at can support smart applications. From 2011 to 2016 the NSERC Strategic N etwork for Smart Applications on Virtual Infrastructures (SAVI) investigat ed the convergence of computing\, networking\, and sensing to create an ag ile platform for smart applications. We introduce SAVI’s multitier compu ting cloud that converges computing\, SDN and sensing\, and we describe th e testbed that was deployed across Canada and federated with the U.S. We d iscuss use cases that are operational on SAVI including: service chaining\ , testbed-wide orchestration\, intrusion-detection and protection using NF V\, multilayer monitoring and modeling using machine learning\, and a live intelligent transportation dashboard for the Greater Toronto Area.\n\nSpe aker(s): \, \, \, \n\nAgenda: \n5:00-5:05pm Opening remarks\n\n5:05-5:30 T alk#1: Low Power Wireless Access for Internet of Things Connectivity\n\n5: 30-5:40 Coffee Break\n\n5:45-6:15 Talk#2: Enabling Smart Infrastructures w ith Multitier Cloud Computing on Software-Defined Infrastructure\n\n6:15-6 :45 Talk#3: Cognitive Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations: Emerging Trends and Technologies\n\n6:45-8:00 Dinner and networking\n\nRoom: SF 2202\, Bl dg: Stanford Fleming building\, University of Toronto -St. George Campus\, 10 King's College Rd\, Toronto \, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G8 LOCATION:Room: SF 2202\, Bldg: Stanford Fleming building\, University of To ronto -St. George Campus\, 10 King's College Rd\, Toronto \, Ontario\, Can ada\, M5S 3G8 ORGANIZER:eman.hammad.ca@ieee.org SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:IEEE ComSoc Technical/Social: Innovations in Communications URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/43246 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>The IEEE Toronto Section and University of Toronto &ndash\; ECE are inviting all interested IEEE and other engineers \, technologists and students to our <strong>FIRST technical/social</stron g> event themed "Innovations in Communications"\, and featuring the follow ing speakers:</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Ahmed Alsohail y</strong>\,</p>\n<p>Technology Strategy\, <br /> Telus</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n <p><strong>Alberto Leon-Garcia</strong>\, <br /> Professor\, <br /> Univer sity of Toronto</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Nebu Mathai\,</strong><br /> Director\, Strategic Initiatives + Advanced Engineering</p>\n<p>Cognitive Systems Corp</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Low Power Wireless Access for Internet of Things Connectivity</strong></p>\n< /td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Enabling Smart Infrastructures with Multitier Cloud Computing on Software-Defined Infrastructure</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td>\n< p><strong>Cognitive Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations: Emerging Trends a nd Technologies</strong></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>&nbsp\; </p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>DATE: Thursday Jan. 26<su p>th</sup> \, 2017. Seminar Time: 5:00 p.m. &ndash\;7:00+ p.m.</strong></p >\n<p>PLACE: University of Toronto -St. George Campus\, 10 King's College Rd\, Toronto\, ON M5S 3G8\, Stanford Fleming building\, <strong>Room SF 22 02.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Schedule:</s trong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>5:00-5:05pm&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Opening remarks</strong></p>\n<p><strong>5:05-5:30 &nbsp\;&nbsp\;& nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Talk#1: Low Power Wireless Access for Internet of Things Connectivity</strong></p>\n<p><strong>5:30-5:40&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&n bsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Coffee Break&nbsp\;&nbsp\; </strong></p> \n<p><strong>5:45-6:15&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Ta lk#2: Enabling Smart Infrastructures with Multitier Cloud Computing on Sof tware-Defined Infrastructure</strong></p>\n<p><strong>6:15-6:45&nbsp\;&nbs p\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Talk#3: Cognitive Electromagnetic S pectrum Operations: Emerging Trends and Technologies</strong></p>\n<p><str ong>6:45-8:00&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Dinner and networking</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Kindl y RSVP for event and dinner. </strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p> \n<p>For info\, please contact Eman Hammad at&nbsp\;<a href="mailto:eman.h ammad.ca@ieee.org"><strong>eman.hammad.ca@ieee.org</strong></a><a name="_G oBack"></a></p>\n<p>Note: Slides from our previous talk by Ivo&nbsp\;Malje vic on Dec. 14\, 2016 "<strong>5G RAN - Standards Developments&nbsp\;" </s trong>are available on the following link</p>\n<p><a href="http://toronto. ieee.ca/files/2016/12/5G-Standards-Update-December.pdf">http://toronto.iee e.ca/files/2016/12/5G-Standards-Update-December.pdf</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p >\n<p>We are also extending the invitation to interested volunteers to joi n our team\, and for interested speakers to contact us.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p >\n<p><strong>Talk Abstracts and speakers biography is listed below.</stro ng></p>\n<p><strong>Talk#1: Low Power Wireless Access for Internet of Thin gs Connectivity.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Ahmed Alsohaily</strong>\, Techn ology Strategy\, Telus.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Abstract:</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;< /p>\n<p>This talk will discuss the emergence of&nbsp\;Low Power Wireless A ccess (LPWA) connectivity to cater to many Internet of Things (IoT) applic ations. After providing an overview of LPWA challenges\, potential solutio ns and innovations\, 3GPP Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) solution&nbsp\;will be d etailed as prime candidate technology&nbsp\;for providing&nbsp\;LPWA conne ctivity.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Speaker Bio:</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Ahme d Alsohaily (S&rsquo\;13&ndash\;M&rsquo\;15) received his&nbsp\;Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 2015 and is currently the Assistant Director of the Wireless Lab at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer ing in University of Toronto\, where he holds a MITACS Elevate postdoctora l fellowship.&nbsp\;He is also a member of the Technology Strategy team at &nbsp\;Telus&nbsp\;responsible for&nbsp\;standardization at 3GPP RAN.&nbsp \;He actively contributes to the IEEE ComSoc Standards Development and ser ves as an advisor to the NGMN Alliance.</p>\n<p><strong>Talk#2: Enabling S mart Infrastructures with Multitier Cloud Computing on Software-Defined In frastructure</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Alberto Leon-Garcia</strong>\, Profe ssor\, University of Toronto</p>\n<p>Abstract:</p>\n<p>In this project we discuss the SAVI approach to integrate IoT\, SDN\, and cloud computing tec hnologies into a platform that can support smart applications. From 2011 t o 2016 the NSERC Strategic Network for Smart Applications on Virtual Infra structures (SAVI) investigated the convergence of computing\, networking\, and sensing to create an agile platform for smart applications. We introd uce SAVI&rsquo\;s multitier computing cloud that converges computing\, SDN and sensing\, and we describe the testbed that was deployed across Canada and federated with the U.S. We discuss use cases that are operational on SAVI including: service chaining\, testbed-wide orchestration\, intrusion- detection and protection using NFV\, multilayer monitoring and modeling us ing machine learning\, and a live intelligent transportation dashboard for the Greater Toronto Area.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p><strong>5:00-5: 05pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Opening remarks</strong></p>\n<p><strong>5:05-5:30 &nbs p\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Talk#1: Low Power Wireless Access f or Internet of Things Connectivity</strong></p>\n<p><strong>5:30-5:40&nbsp \;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Coffee Break&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</s trong></p>\n<p><strong>5:45-6:15&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Talk#2: Enabling Smart Infrastructures with Multitier Cloud Comput ing on Software-Defined Infrastructure</strong></p>\n<p><strong>6:15-6:45& nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Talk#3: Cognitive Electro magnetic Spectrum Operations: Emerging Trends and Technologies</strong></p >\n<p><strong>6:45-8:00&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; D inner and networking</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR